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The hand tool production in Bystrice u Benesova dates back to 1919, when the manufacturer Vaclav Richter founded a factory producing quality tools for woodworking. The business grew from its small beginnings to a company of European and world renown. In subsequent years, the business continued to expand with development not even interrupted by the 2nd World War.

In recent years, technical development has taken place, as a result, the quality of blades has increased, the shapes of the handles have been modified to become ergonomic, and the products have been given a modern design.

Ninety years of hand tool production has led to improvements in quality, through the use of superior materials, advanced heat treatment and also from the development of the tools’ design. The incoming raw material is checked carefully, to ensure that the output is a high quality product. Consistent monitoring of manufacturing processes and the final quality control inspection guarantee customers’ satisfaction so when you get a Narex product in the hand you know it will hold its edge, is easy to sharpen and a pleasure to use.